Recently, Jane Leeves, known for her role as Daphne on the hit NBC sitcom “Frasier,” made an appearance on The Ellen Degeneres Show. The bubbly actress delighted the audience with her charm and shared some exciting news about her pregnancy.
During the interview, Ellen asked Jane about her due date, and she revealed that she was about five to eight weeks away. Jane joked that her baby was going to be a big one, just like her first child. She even compared their sizes, with her first baby weighing a whopping 9-12 pounds. The audience couldn’t believe it!
As the conversation continued, Jane shared that her first child was born via cesarean, and they were keeping an eye on the size of her second baby. Having had a penchant for delivering giant babies, Jane was expecting her son to be just as big. However, she didn’t seem to think that the second pregnancy was any easier, debunking the myth that it gets easier for the second child. Jane expressed how she felt fabulous during her first pregnancy but currently felt ready for her baby boy to arrive.
The conversation took a playful turn when Jane mentioned her cravings during pregnancy. While she had weirder cravings with her second baby, she sheepishly admitted to craving jellied eels during a recent trip to England. The crowd gasped, but Jane assured them that it was a common delicacy in London. She described jellied eels as eels cooked in their own juice, forming a jelly-like texture. Ellen and the audience were slightly taken aback but found humor in the peculiar craving.
Moving on from her pregnancy, Jane expressed her bittersweet emotions about the final season of “Frasier.” After 11 successful years, the beloved sitcom was coming to an end. Jane shared that she spent the summer making peace with the show’s finale, but deep down, she knew it would be devastating. The close-knit cast and crew had become like a family to her, and she cherished the wonderful times they had together. Jane expressed her love for everyone on the show and considered herself lucky to have been a part of such a smart and funny series.
Before the interview concluded, Ellen surprised Jane with a thoughtful gift from a local baby store. The gift basket included a cute teddy bear and a blanket. Ellen also presented a baby mobile that played the show’s theme song, but it seemed to have come apart a little. Nonetheless, Jane graciously accepted the gift and thanked Ellen for her kindness.
It was a memorable interview as Jane Leeves shared some behind-the-scenes insights into her pregnancy journey and bid a farewell to “Frasier” after an incredible 11-year run. The talk show appearance highlighted her infectious energy and left the audience eagerly awaiting news of her son’s arrival. Fans of both Jane Leeves and “Frasier” can’t help but appreciate the laughter and joy she brought into their lives throughout the years.
Originally aired on November 4, 2003
